Texas State Safety Bobby Crosby Hospitalized Following Injury Against James Madison

The defensive back sustained an apparent head injury during a tackle attempt and was transported to Seton Medical Center, giving a reassuring thumbs-up on the way.

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Texas State football’s junior safety, Bobby Crosby, was rushed off the field and taken to a local hospital on Tuesday after sustaining a concerning injury during the team’s game against James Madison. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the contest, leading to a long stoppage of play.

What Happened to Bobby Crosby?

Crosby went down and remained on the ground for several minutes after attempting to assist on a tackle. A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) suggests the injury might have been an apparent knock to the head after he ran into one of his own teammates.

The Texas State medical trainers immediately attended to him. Following the evaluation on the field, Crosby was carefully placed on a backboard and then moved onto a cart for transport. The ESPN2 broadcast confirmed he was being taken to Seton Medical Center, which is located approximately nine miles from the stadium, for further evaluation.

In a brief, yet significant, moment for worried fans, Crosby was photographed flashing a thumbs-up while being taken toward the tunnel on the back of the cart, signaling communication despite the serious nature of the injury and transport.

Crosby’s Vital Role in the Bobcats Defense

Crosby, who is in his third year with Texas State, has been a key player in the Bobcats’ defense throughout the season. Entering Tuesday’s game, he had logged 37 total tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack through seven games.

His collegiate career began at Cisco College (2020-22), where he established a reputation as a defensive stalwart. As a sophomore at the JUCO level in 2022, he recorded 94 total tackles, added 13 pass breakups, and his 11.8 tackles per game ranked fifth in the country. He had a similarly productive freshman season, totaling 78 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery across seven games.

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